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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.22, 3,149.10 and 1,397.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.22, 3,149.10 and 1,397.79 is: 1,928.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.22 : 3,149.10 = 1,397.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.22/3,149.10 = 1,397.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.22x = 3,149.10 × 1,397.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.22x = 4,401,780.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,780.49/2,282.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.73

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